GOT to be cut into 20 minute episodes for mobile. - Blu-ray Forum

Steedeel · 05-25-2017, 01:01 AM

https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/24/1...thrones-mobile

Supports my argument about how film and tv is going to be destroyed by mobile. You guys are in denial, this is just the start. Next, condensed films.

GuyIncognito · 05-25-2017, 01:05 AM

Not sure this is a for-sure thing happening. Looks like it was just an idea put forth by the guy.

Seems silly to tailor to mobile as if the people who have mobile don't also have a TV stream or a way to cast their mobile stream onto a TV screen.

Steedeel · 05-25-2017, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by GuyIncognito

Not sure this is a for-sure thing happening. Looks like it was just an idea put forth by the guy.

Seems silly to tailor to mobile as if the people who have mobile don't also have a TV stream or a way to cast their mobile stream onto a TV screen.

It's an example of the (IMO) eventual downfall of entertainment. The guy is a prominent figure. If he wants to push it, he can.

Steedeel · 05-25-2017, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GuyIncognito

Not sure this is a for-sure thing happening. Looks like it was just an idea put forth by the guy.

Seems silly to tailor to mobile as if the people who have mobile don't also have a TV stream or a way to cast their mobile stream onto a TV screen.

It's ideas like this that will destroy entertainment. Pretty soon films will be treated the same way. They just want extra ad revenue. So expect ads as well.

wolfpackTri · 05-25-2017, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/24/1...thrones-mobile

Supports my argument about how film and tv is going to be destroyed by mobile. You guys are in denial, this is just the start. Next, condensed films.

Sigh. An article about the idea of something like this happening and you act like the sky is falling.

Who cares how movies are distributed.

Steedeel · 05-25-2017, 10:38 AM

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Sigh. An article about the idea of something like this happening and you act like the sky is falling.

Who cares how movies are distributed.

I would imagine we all care. This is Bluray forum after all.

Texan26 · 05-25-2017, 02:06 AM

They already did this a long time ago:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Minisode_Network

The original full length episodes and movies will still be there. It's just for people that don't have time and don't care about watching the whole feature.

IndieBlue · 05-25-2017, 02:35 AM

The title is click-baity. Don't you think?

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“It will cause [Richard] Plepler at HBO to panic when I say this, but can you begin to think about things like Game of Thrones as an example, where in a mobile environment a 60-minute episode may not be the best experience, should you think about 20-minute episodes?”

Game of Thrones only has two seasons left. Cutting it down on the last season is nonsense. It might happen to the spinoffs, but that's for another day.

Steedeel · 05-25-2017, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by IndieBlue

The title is click-baity. Don't you think?

Game of Thrones only has two seasons left. Cutting it down on the last season is nonsense. It might happen to the spinoffs, but that's for another day.

Click bait of not, this is the guy that eventually will be in charge of HBO. Westeorld, GOT, it's the idea behind it. Entertainment on mobile would basically be extended recap videos. You can bet he wants to do that to film also. 40 minute cuts of two hour films. This is what happens (IMO) when suits run things. We are heading towards the most depressing future possible if this is allowed.

squatting hen · 05-25-2017, 01:15 PM

If you have a MLB Premium account you have the option to watch a condensed game. Sounds like it is somewhat the same idea? I have never watched a condensed game, but I can see how it would be appealing to fans who are not able to spend 2-3 hours watching.

Steedeel · 05-25-2017, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by squatting hen

If you have a MLB Premium account you have the option to watch a condensed game. Sounds like it is somewhat the same idea? I have never watched a condensed game, but I can see how it would be appealing to fans who are not able to spend 2-3 hours watching.

It's different for drama. It will affect the flow of the show. It's a stupid stupid idea. If people are that desperate to only watch in ten minute chunks or whatnot, why not just use the pause option? It worries me that this could filter through to mainstream. There's seems to be a divide where the industry thinks anyone ounder 40 doesn't want long form content on their mobile. As some only watch content on their smartphones, surely that becomes a learned behaviour? Like someone else mentioned, where does that leave Chromecast or airplay for example. Are condensed films and tv shows then the future for all of us?

squatting hen · 05-25-2017, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

It's different for drama. It will affect the flow of the show. It's a stupid stupid idea. If people are that desperate to only watch in ten minute chunks or whatnot, why not just use the pause option? It worries me that this could filter through to mainstream. There's seems to be a divide where the industry thinks anyone ounder 40 doesn't want long form content on their mobile. As some only watch content on their smartphones, surely that becomes a learned behaviour? Like someone else mentioned, where does that leave Chromecast or airplay for example. Are condensed films and tv shows then the future for all of us?

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Steedeel · 05-25-2017, 02:09 PM

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Man, I sure h

Hope not?

doctor_who · 05-25-2017, 02:15 PM

Lmao.

Cliff Notes have totally ruined literature too.

squatting hen · 05-25-2017, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

Hope not?

My post was condensed. You mean you couldn't get the entire story from it?

I don't like the idea. I will say though....that I have heard people say that they have simply read the wiki page of a show to catch up to the current season. Not watching any of the previous episodes, only reading the wiki and picking up where the current episode is.

squatting hen · 05-25-2017, 03:34 PM

I think from now on I am just going to watch the "Previously On..." part of the show. That is, what? 30 seconds to a minute long? I can get through a lot of shows that way.

Steedeel · 05-25-2017, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by squatting hen

I think from now on I am just going to watch the "Previously On..." part of the show. That is, what? 30 seconds to a minute long? I can get through a lot of shows that way.

On your smartphone?

squatting hen · 05-25-2017, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

On your smartphone?

Of course, but just until I can get it on my watch.

Steedeel · 05-25-2017, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by squatting hen

Of course, but just until I can get it on my watch.

Once we've get to the stage I'm talking about, does it matter? Watch, phone, iPod.

Talal86 · 05-25-2017, 08:52 PM

You're being overdramatic.. this will change nothing.

05-25-2017, 01:01 AM	#1
Steedeel Blu-ray King Member since:Apr 2011 Location:England 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:1253	GOT to be cut into 20 minute episodes for mobile. https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/24/1...thrones-mobile Supports my argument about how film and tv is going to be destroyed by mobile. You guys are in denial, this is just the start. Next, condensed films.

05-25-2017, 01:05 AM	#2
GuyIncognito Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:439 DVD collection:102 MA collection:770 Digital collection:1082 iTunes collection:149 Prime collection:10 Trading Score:94	Not sure this is a for-sure thing happening. Looks like it was just an idea put forth by the guy. Seems silly to tailor to mobile as if the people who have mobile don't also have a TV stream or a way to cast their mobile stream onto a TV screen.

05-25-2017, 02:06 AM	#7
Texan26 Active Member Member since:Jul 2010 Trading Score:25	They already did this a long time ago: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Minisode_Network The original full length episodes and movies will still be there. It's just for people that don't have time and don't care about watching the whole feature.

05-25-2017, 01:15 PM	#10
squatting hen Special Member Member since:Aug 2013 Location:TX MA collection:459 Digital collection:772 Trading Score:350	If you have a MLB Premium account you have the option to watch a condensed game. Sounds like it is somewhat the same idea? I have never watched a condensed game, but I can see how it would be appealing to fans who are not able to spend 2-3 hours watching.

05-25-2017, 02:15 PM	#14
doctor_who Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2014 Location:T.A.R.D.I.S. 4K collection:78 Blu-ray collection:251 Digital collection:2232 iTunes collection:1467 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1110	Lmao. Cliff Notes have totally ruined literature too.

05-25-2017, 03:34 PM	#16
squatting hen Special Member Member since:Aug 2013 Location:TX MA collection:459 Digital collection:772 Trading Score:350	I think from now on I am just going to watch the "Previously On..." part of the show. That is, what? 30 seconds to a minute long? I can get through a lot of shows that way.

05-25-2017, 08:52 PM	#20
Talal86 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:230 Blu-ray collection:377 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:76	You're being overdramatic.. this will change nothing.

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